AddressABOUT US
Founded in 1971, Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE) is an Australian owned, food & beverage company that specialises in creating amazing customer dining experiences within airports. With over 50 years of expertise, we're passionate about providing people with what they want, when they want, across a range of exclusive services and venues.
We currently have 300+ Bar Staff, Chefs, Kitchen Staff, F&B Attendants & Barista superstars helping to deliver awesome experiences across our very fast paced venues at Melbourne Airport. Come join the team!!
Our venues include:
- Cafe SOL
- Bar Pulpo by Movida
- ST ALi
- Urban Provodore
- Biggie Smalls
- Sushi Jiro
- Quikshots
- Mezze Za Za
ROLE DESCRIPTION
We are looking for an enthusiastic & driven chef / cook to be involved in our restaurants.
We will offer a variety of mouth-watering food across breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Bring the Restaurant to life by delivering an exceptional quality food offering
- Drive, motivate and lead the team by example.
- You are an organised & passionate chef, with a ‘customer obsessed’ focus that drives sales and builds a regular client base.
- Support the team by leading in the kitchen and supporting the front of house staff.
- Assist the Venue Chef to ensure quality standards and food hygiene compliance are always met.
We’re looking for people who are passionate about creating memorable moments through one-of-a-kind dining experiences. If this sounds like you, then you should apply now!*
BENEFITS
- Flexible hours offering a positive work-life balance.
- Staff airport parking (workout $5 per day)
- Discounted meals across our venues
- Ongoing training and coaching to support you in growing into your next role with us.
- $300 bonus for any family or friend referrals (when they start work with us and stay with us for a minimum of 6 months)
Shifts are generally worked between the hours of:
- 4am till 1am
- Must available to work on one weekend
Flexibility across all shift times are highly regarded! Expectations are to be available weekdays & weekends for a minimum of 4 shifts a week.
We will be mindful to put you on a rotating roster, so you have work/life balance
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Prepare High Quality Fresh Food - using locally sourced ingredients and adhering to our preparation guidelines.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Maintain ARE Food Safety Plan Procedures and Standards
- Comply with WHS and Food Safety Legislation
- Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitised at the end of your shift.
- Collaborate with the executive chef and production manager on workflow improvements and wastage control.
- Bring your new 'on trend' Menu / Product ideas forward!
- Have a keen eye for detail.
We create exceptional dining experiences for all our customers and are constantly looking for new ways to deliver on food & beverage solutions that excite and delight our customers. We create teams where diversity and inclusion are in everything we do and we empower everyone to learn, grow and perform to their best.
*Important Note: All successful applicants will be required to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) which requires a background and criminal history check from the country of origin. All employment offers are conditional on being able to hold and maintain an ASIC
For further information on Airport Retail Enterprises and to see all current Career opportunities please refer to our Website www.airportretail.com.au
